Drakensberg New Year's Wellness Retreat - Heal Through Movement
Join our Drakensberg Healing Through Movement Retreat to bring in the New year rejuvenated
A restorative movement and nature-based retreat designed to help you shed stress and centre yourself before the New Year!
This retreat blends guided hikes in the Drakensberg, trauma-informed movement therapy, daily meditations, restorative yoga, and a rejuvenating spa treatment — all curated to replenish energy and foster long-term wellbeing.
Whether you’re seeking emotional release, improved body awareness, or simply time to rest and re-connect, our expert facilitators guide you through gentle but effective practices to restore balance. Small groups, nourishing meals, and mountain air create the perfect conditions for renewal.
Why join this retreat? (Key benefits)
Release accumulated stress and emotional tension with trauma-informed movement and somatic practices.
Rebuild energetic reserves through guided hikes, breathwork and restorative meditation.
Reconnect with nature in the Drakensberg’s calming landscapes — proven to support mental wellbeing.
Practical tools: leave with daily self-care rituals, grounding movement practices and a plan to maintain momentum through the new year.
Small group sizes for safety, intimacy and meaningful connection.
Target audience
Women and men seeking restorative, movement-based healing before the new year gets busy.
Professionals, parents or caregivers who want to “fill their cup” and learn sustainable self-care.
People comfortable with moderate hiking and open to trauma-informed group work.
🌿 What to Expect on Your Wellness Journey:
🏔️ Scenic Hikes – Explore breathtaking Drakensberg trails at your own pace. Each step is about listening to your body, moving gently, and soaking in panoramic mountain views.
🍽️ Nourishing Plant-Based Meals – Wellness starts from within. Enjoy thoughtfully prepared, gut-friendly meals designed to cleanse, restore, and fuel your body with vibrant energy.
🧘♂️ Daily Meditation & Movement – Reconnect with yourself through mindful practices. Learn to be fully present in your body with guided meditation, breathwork, and restorative movement sessions.
📔 Reflective Journaling – Slow down and create space for your thoughts. Through meditative journaling, you’ll gain clarity, release stress, and nurture self-discovery.
💆🏽♀️ Relaxing Massage – Melt away tension with a deeply soothing treatment, leaving you refreshed, rejuvenated, and in harmony with yourself.
📍 Trip Inclusions:
3 Nights Accommodation – Tranquil 4-star lodge in the Drakensberg, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.
All Meals & Refreshments – Daily nourishing breakfasts, wholesome lunches, and soul-warming dinners (vegetarian/vegan options available).
Guided Hikes & Nature Walks – Explore the Drakensberg’s trails with mindful pauses, breathing practices, and journaling prompts.
Daily Movement & Meditation Sessions – Gentle yoga, restorative stretching, and guided meditations designed to help you reset.
Trauma-Informed Movement Therapy – Safe, supportive group sessions to release stress, reconnect with your body, and build resilience.
1 Spa Treatment – Relax and restore with a 60-minute massage or wellness therapy.
Wellness Workshops – Learn self-care rituals, grounding tools, and practices you can integrate into everyday life.
Closing Circle & Reflection Materials – Retreat journal, guided audio meditations, and tools to continue your practice at home.
